Technical Procurement Lead at Egbin Power Plc

Egbin Power Plc. Lagos is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single generating power station in Sub-Saharan Africa, it was built to meet the every rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired the 1320 MW installed capacity Egbin Power Plant. We are working towards deploying a minimum of 5,000 MW of electricity generation over the next five years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Procurement Lead

Job Identification: 277
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Summary

• Responsible for leading all tactical and strategic activity with contract tendering for technical services, materials and supplies including CapEx. 
• Provide effective management for delivering an effective and efficient procurement service to the business. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the actual procurement processes for the Company’s needs all year round and in active real-time liaison with respective user departments to ensure conformance with the above-stated Company policy objectives.
• Challenge demand and critically review requisitions, technical specifications and scope.
• Lead negotiations to secure the best commercial terms under the technical specifications and requirements to ensure the best value.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• To ensure effective management of employees and resources promoting team building and collaborative working to deliver the corporate plan.
• To provide succinct and compelling reports to required deadlines for the key stakeholders as required.
• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies. 
• Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
• Present sourcing strategies and award recommendations to the senior management.
• Develop and execute action plans to optimize re-order levels in coordination with technical departments and stores.
• Market screening, audit & selection for new and potential suppliers and contractors.
• Analyze supplier risk and implement mitigation measures.
• Develop, implement and execute contract (renewal) strategies.
• Lead the contractor qualification process and coordinated HSE evaluation.
• Negotiate and administer frame agreements and contracts.
• Procurement lead of Capex projects in cooperation with different project teams and stakeholders within and outside Egbin Power Plc.
• Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.
• Resolve complaints and determine corrective actions in case of defective materials or unacceptable performance.
• Ensure in-depth knowledge of the global, regional and local outline agreements.
• Contract negotiation and legal implementation of high-level contracts.
• Contribute to developing, implementing and reviewing corporate strategies, annual technical project plans, policies and procedures.
• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and the implications of not conforming with the requirements.
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects and Impacts as it is related to their jobs.

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or Engineering or its equivalent.
• 7 - 11 years of progressively responsible technical, engineering, construction management, or heavy industry procurement experience.
• Professional experience in a similar position as Procurement Lead or Lead Buyer for technical procurement.
• Experience in an international industry environment, Energy or Utilities industry is preferred.
• Prior leadership role in contract management, RFQ bid process, contract law and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement in large organizations.
• Experience in a variety of sourcing arrangements.
• Experience with working with Power Plants or/and managing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) is highly desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification/or relevant qualification is desirable; membership in a recognized Chartered organization relevant to the post is also desirable.
• Project Management (e.g. Prince2) qualification will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Appreciation of strategies and key concepts in procurement and inventory management.
• Working knowledge of public procurement laws and regulations.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Knowledge of national and international sourcing markets.
• Knowledge of the application of IT systems in materials management.
• Networking and relationship management skills.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Deep understanding of negotiation strategies, risk management, and value chain of various raw materials preferred.
• Knowledge of preparing tenders & relevant procurement regulations.
• Mature personality, capable of making and sustaining good working relationships.
• Commitment to further training/continuous learning and development.
• Knowledge of contract laws, material accounting systems and insurance and risk management.
• Knowledge of Integrated Materials Management System.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and guidelines for procurement.
• Knowledge of store management and inventory management.
• Knowledge of regulatory laws, import, duties, and policies.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 18th October, 2024; 13:00